Maintenance Fitter

**W+J Knox Ltd Background**

W & J Knox Ltd has been a key supplier to the global aquaculture industry since the early 1970’s. Initially founded in 1778 the company has been supplying industrial marine sectors with netting products since its inception. Acquired by the Selstad Group in 2021, the company continues to focus on sustainably developing in line with the Scottish Aquaculture industry.

**Job Role**

We are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to work within our onsite maintenance team. All plant and machinery onsite is used to produce, service and maintain products for the Scottish Aquaculture Industry. The role will primarily focus on delivering mechanical maintenance, refurbishment and new installation works.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Maintain, repair and install mechanical equipment for various processes within the plant.
- Assist in working with our existing maintenance staff.
- Swiftly and comprehensively fault-find, rectifying problems on a variety of mechanical equipment including sewage pumps and valves and associated pipe work, filter presses, centrifuge dewatering, screens, filter equipment, tanks, net washing equipment, lifting equipment.
- Identifying problematic plant and the subsequent faults and to take part in finding efficient solutions to return equipment to working order.
- Responding to emergency breakdowns.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
- Working in a small team.
- Working to relevant health and safety standards within the work place

**What we are looking for**
- A fully qualified mechanical fitter.
- Welding and fabrication skills helpful but not essential
- Flexible can-do attitude and ability to prioritise
- Good working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and best practice
- Positive approach to work and learning
- Good time management
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Good team player
- Driving Licence (preferred but not critical)

**Desirable**
- Counterbalance and or telehandler forklift licence

**Working Hours**
- Full time position - 39hr week
- Monday to Thursday 0800-1700 and Friday 0800-1300 inclusive of breaks
- Overtime / Weekend availability

**Wage/Bonus**
- **A competitive salary for the role based on experience and knowledge**:

- W&J Knox Ltd is committed to the **National Living Wage** with hourly rates starting at £11.34/hr
- Attendance Bonus scheme
- Performance-related management discretionary bonus at Christmas
- After initial probationary period, eligible for company pension scheme

**Supplemental pay types**
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus

**Holidays**
- 28 days in first year rising to 33 in year two
- Factory closure over Christmas and New Year

**Other**
- Full PPE and all necessary training will be provided onsite

**Work authorisation**
- United Kingdom (required)

**Salary**: From £16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kilbirnie: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MAINTENANCE_FITTER-1